4. I was mindful of God, and I was delighted, and I was distressed, and my spirit fell away.
5. My eyes anticipated the vigils. I was disturbed, and I did not speak.
6. I considered the days of antiquity, and I held the years of eternity in my mind.
7. And I meditated in the night with my heart, and I was distressed, and I examined my spirit.
8. So then, will God reject for eternity? Will he not continue to allow himself to show favor?
9. Or, will he cut off his mercy in the end, from generation to generation?
10. And would God ever forget to be merciful? Or, would he, in his wrath, restrict his mercies?
11. And I said, "Now I have begun. This change is from the right hand of the Most High."
12. I was mindful of the works of the Lord. For I will be mindful from the beginning of your wonders,
13. and I will meditate on all your works. And I will take part in your intentions.
14. Your way, O God, is in what is holy. Which God is great like our God?
15. You are the God who performs miracles. You have made your virtue known among the peoples.
16. With your arm, you have redeemed your people, the sons of Jacob and of Joseph.